On this episode of Word Balloon, we speak
with Dc Entertainment Vice Presidents Bob Wayne (Sales) and John
Rood (Sales Marketing and Business Development) about DC Comics big
sales for the month of October. Month 2 of the New 52 showed a

greater market share, with DC claiming
about 50% of the total sales pie for single issues.

John and Bob Talk about some of the
surprising sales trends both digitally and in the direct market.We
also get more details about the 100 graphic novels and collected
stories available on the new Amazon Kindle Fire device. You'll also
hear about future plans and partnerships to promote Dc Comics and
upcoming TV and film projects like Cartoon Network's DC Nation, and
next summer's Batman film.

Then we begin a new 2 part Greg Rucka
Debrief. In this episode Greg talks about his current work
on The Punisher with Marco Checcetto.
Greg gives an overview of his view on how Frank Castle operates in
the 616 universe and what obstacles are inherent in a
superhero filled world.

Rucka also discusses his new web comic with
Rich Burchett "Lady Sabre and The Pirates of the Ineffable Aether"
. The
story marries steam
punkswashbuckling pirates
with a gun toting western duo all living on a fantastic planet of
magic, floating ships and cities. The twice
weekly webcomic is starting it's 3rd chapter this Thursday. New
readers can go the website and find archives of the firt 2 chapters
plus character essays, maps and information that provide a rich
backdrop for this rollicking adventure.

Then, a conversation with Kevin Tavolaro
Nino Lopez and Joe Peicott , some of the producers behind the
new Science Channel TV series Prophets Of Science Fiction, debuting
tonight at 10pm eastern/pacific time. Filmmaker Ridley Scott
(Alien, Blade Runner) hosts this 8 part series features profiles on
noted Sci-Fi creators who's dreams of the future inspired many real
scientific advances. From Mary Shelly's Frankenstien, to George
Lucas's Star Wars, you'll hear scientists, noted
science fiction authors and filmmakers give their thoughts on
these remarkable thinkers.

The show will feature comments film clips
and images from people like writers Harlan Ellison and Robert
Silverberg, Tv producers Brannon Bragga (Star Trek) and Dan
Vedders (Futurama), comic book creators Matt Fraction and Chirs
Ware, plus a certain podcast host Word Balloon listeners may be
familiar with.